independent school

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Rudd was employed by Plymouth College, an independent school, until 2017.

From BBC • May 19, 2025

"We're a British independent school but sitting firmly within Nigerian cultural needs," says John Todd, head of Charterhouse Nigeria.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025

Neighbouring Cheshire East Council spent £40m on 624 independent school placements in 2023-24 - an average cost of £64,000 per student.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2024

Approval is also needed for an independent school to have students take college courses through a state program.

From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023

Rev. D. Lee is advised to go to the Sandwich Islands, and Edwards is induced to undertake an independent school at Champoeg.

From A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information by Gray, William Henry